Athlete of the Week

This week's Athletes of the Week are two wrestlers who placed at the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) state wrestling meet this past weekend. 

Larry Meador, a senior, placed 3rd in the 145lb. weight class. He defeated his opponent, Christian Maynes (29-12), of Silver High school by a fall at 2:12. Meador achieved an outstanding record of 33-5 for this his senior year. 

Raeyna Valdez (32-18), a junior, placed 4th in the girls state wresting tournament after a defeat in the 3rd place match. Alliyah Shipley of West Mesa defeated her by a MD 13-2.